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Residents, students press Henrico supervisors to adopt standalone climate action plan
Summary
Dozens of residents, youth and advocacy groups urged the Henrico County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 25 to develop a county climate action plan, calling for emissions targets, more renewable energy and community-driven engagement; supervisors said work is underway and pledged community involvement.
Residents, students and environmental groups pressed the Henrico County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 25 to adopt a standalone climate action plan, saying urgent local action is needed to address extreme weather, water reliability and public-health risks.
Speakers at the public-comment portion — including parents, organizers, teenagers and members of Green Teens RVA — described recent service disruptions and extreme weather events and urged the board to set clear emissions and resilience goals and to fund implementation.
"Local governments like Henrico can and must lead," said Beth Credadas, a Fairfield District resident, noting that local policies can protect public safety and public health as climate impacts grow.
Supporters asked the board to pursue a range of measures, including a near-term emissions reduction target, a timetable for net-zero emissions, a…
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